Golfers worldwide are truly blessed that so many of the great arenas in our sport are located in spectacular destinations. Breathtaking scenery and tranquil environments are just one thing to relish about certain courses that you can play, but those indelible images will ensure that the experience is unforgettable.
Some places are famed for their scenery, like the Pacific coastline of Pebble Beach and the clifftop setting of Old Head in Ireland, but when it comes to a visual treat, it’s hard to beat the iconic Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland, home of the Omega European Masters on the DP World Tour.
Generations of top golfers have long been coming to the municipality of Crans-Montana in the heart of the Swiss Alps, with champions here including the likes of Bobby Locke, Bob Charles, Seve Ballesteros, Nick Price, Ian Woosnam, Nick Faldo, Jose Maria Olazabal, Colin Montgomerie, Ernie Els and Lee Westwood.
Therefore, it’s no surprise that many keen golfing travellers have desired to walk in their footsteps to sample the remarkable landscape of Crans, including Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook, who grasped that opportunity in 2024.
During his round on the Seve Ballesteros Championship Course, which the three-time champion revamped in the 1990s, Matt captured some of the most eye-catching vistas to give you an impression of what it’s like to play this famed layout.
We’ve also included some quotes from his full review that is definitely worth a read too.
“Set in the vibrant town of Crans-Montana, the iconic golf course boasts spectacular views of the Rhone Valley in one direction, and the 4,000 metre peaks of the alps in the other.”
“The championship course will give you everything you think it would and then so much more on top.”
“Crans-sur-Sierre is simply a stunning golf course, with stunning scenery and set within a stunning landscape.”
“This was all about the experience, and some experience it was too.”
“I was lucky enough to play this the week before the European Masters event meaning the course was in exceptional condition.”
“A dream is the best way to describe it – dazzling, breathtaking, panoramic views out across the mountains and valleys below is something that will stay with me forever.”
“A Tour venue, in excellent condition, outstanding service and scenery to die for. An experience I’ll never forget.”
“Each hole is different, different views, different test, different opportunity.”
“When playing the 18th, make sure you take a minute to head down to the plaque in front of the concrete walls marking where Seve Ballesteros hit his tee shot to during the European Masters in 1993. This remains one of the most famous moments when Seve miraculously made birdie from that spot during the event after an exchange with caddie Billy Foster.”
Is Crans-sur-Sierre the most scenic golf course on the planet? There are certainly rivals to that status worldwide, but it nonetheless stands as one of the more special and unforgettable experiences that you can have in the game.
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